Microsoft Flight Simulator includes all world airports
29th February - "Easier"
The Microsoft airplane game Flight Simulator has been upgraded to include every airport in the world.
Japan to start selling sliced mayonnaise
27th February - "Harder"
A food manufacturer in Japan has invented a new product that seems destined to become a huge, global bestseller - sliced mayonnaise.
London St Pancras best railway station in Europe
25th February - "Easier"
A railway station in London has been named as the best station in Europe for passengers.
Big breakfasts help us burn double the calories
23rd February - "Harder"
Researchers have revealed that eating a big breakfast could help us to lose weight.
Criminals have smaller brain size, says study
21st February - "Easier"
Antisocial people are more likely to have smaller areas of their brain.
Illegal teeth whitening could damage health
19th February - "Harder"
A new report says illegal teeth whitening is putting people at risk of serious health problems.
Scientists start huge search for ET
17th February - "Easier"
Scientists have launched a new search to find out if there is... anybody... out there.
New York City bans cashless stores
15th February - "Harder"
Lawmakers in NYC have passed a bill to ban cashless businesses.
Brazil sends security force to fight deforestation
13th February - "Easier"
Brazil has asked its security forces to help fight deforestation in the Amazon.
Mass wedding goes ahead in Korea despite coronavirus
11th February - "Harder"
Six thousand couples decided not to let the coronavirus deter them from celebrating their happy day.
Finland gives parents 7-month parental leave
9th February - "Easier"
Finland is giving new parents more time to spend with their babies.
Worst locust invasion in East Africa in 70 years
7th February - "Harder"
The livelihood of farmers and other food growers in East Africa is under attack from locusts.
Soybean products may help you live longer
5th February - "Easier"
A higher intake of fermented soy products may be associated with a lower risk of mortality.
Critics unimpressed by U.S. Space Force uniform
3rd February - "Harder"
The U.S. military has officially unveiled the uniforms for its newly created Space Force.
Oxford comma missing from Brexit coin
1st February - "Easier"
The U.K. government's new coin to mark Brexit is at the centre of an argument about punctuation.
Pasta is now a vegetable in U.S. schools
30th January - "Harder"
Pasta has been reclassified as a vegetable in U.S. schools.
Astronauts bake first ever cookies in space
28th January - "Easier"
Astronauts on the International Space Station have made the universe's first ever space-baked cookies.
Stress really does turn your hair grey
26th January - "Harder"
Scientists have discovered that stress is one factor in turning our hair grey.
China coronavirus heightens global alarm
24th January - "Easier"
The world is preparing for a possible major outbreak of a new deadly virus.
China plans to reduce single-use plastics
22nd January - "Harder"
China has unveiled ambitious plans to drastically reduce single-use plastics by 2025.
One in five deaths worldwide due to sepsis
20th January - "Easier"
Everyone knows the names of big killers like cancer, but one in five deaths is due to sepsis.
Denmark is the best country to raise kids
18th January - "Harder"
Scandinavia has ranked as the best place in the world to raise children, with Denmark being number one.
Japan tycoon needs 'life partner' for moon visit
16th January - "Easier"
A Japanese billionaire is looking for a "special someone" to join him on a trip to the moon in 2023.
Brake pads could harm our immune system
14th January - "Harder"
There is a newly-found menace on the roads that could be harming our health - brake pads.
Prince Harry to leave UK to live in Canada
12th January - "Easier"
Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry has decided to leave the UK.
Sadio Mane named African footballer of the year
10th January - "Harder"
Senegal's Sadio Mane has been named as the Confederation of African Football's Player of the Year.
Japan looking at escape of ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn
8th January - "Easier"
The Japanese government will make its border stronger after ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn fled to Lebanon.
Iran promises revenge after assassination of Soleimani
6th January - "Harder"
Iran has promised it will get revenge for the assassination of its general Qassem Soleimani.
Breast cancer tests better with Google Health AI
4th January - "Easier"
Doctors have a new tool to use when diagnosing breast cancer. It is called Google Health.
The 2020s are here - Happy New Decade
2nd January - "Harder"
As the clock struck twelve to herald the arrival of the 2020s, people wondered what the new decade will bring.
Fortnite most influential video game of the decade
31st December - "Easier"
A technology website has released its list of the most influential video games of the decade.
Satellites may obscure our views of the stars
29th January - "Harder"
Astronomers worry that 46,000 new satellites will obscure our view of space.
Chimpanzees love dancing, say researchers
27th December - "Easier"
A new study shows that chimpanzees could appreciate music.
Head transplants possible by 2030, say doctors
25th December - "Harder"
Like something from science fiction or a horror movie, a neurosurgeon said head transplants could be possible by the year 2030.
Live concerts and museums help you live longer
23rd December - "Easier"
Researchers have found that people who go to live concerts, shows and museums can live longer.
Donald Trump impeached
21st December - "Harder"
Donald Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives in the USA.
Mariah Carey Xmas hit number 1 after 25 years
19th December - "Easier"
Mariah Carey has got to number one in the music charts with her classic song "All I Want For Christmas Is You".
Scientists create plastic that repels all bacteria
17th December - "Harder"
A revolutionary new plastic could help to prevent bacteria and superbugs causing disease and illness.
Greta Thunberg is TIME's Person of the Year
15th December - "Easier"
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been named TIME magazine's Person of the Year for 2019.
Bougainville may be the world's next country
13th December - "Harder"
The people of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea have voted overwhelmingly for independence.
Finnish woman, 34, to be world's youngest prime minister
11th December - "Easier"
Finnish woman, 34, to be world's youngest prime minister
Sydney bush fires combine to form 'mega-fire'
9th December - "Harder"
Firefighters in the Australia are battling what is being dubbed a "mega-fire" north of the city of Sydney.
Sugar overdose warning for coffee chain festive drinks
7th December - "Easier"
A health group has warned people to be careful about how much sugar is in their drinks in coffee shops.
Apostrophe Protection Society says goodbye
5th December - "Harder"
A defender of the use of the apostrophe has quit his decades-long battle for the correct use of the punctuation mark.
World champ Go master quits as A.I. is too good
3rd December - "Easier"
A world champion has retired because he has decided humans cannot beat computers at his game.
Stretching may not prevent jogging injuries
1st December - "Harder"
Researchers have debunked a myth about the importance of stretching before jogging.
China overtakes USA for most diplomatic posts
29th November - "Easier"
China is now the country with the most diplomatic posts around the world.
Pope calls for global nuclear disarmament
27th November - "Harder"
Pope Francis has called on nations to end their nuclear arms race while on a tour to Japan.
Apple removes customer reviews from online stores
25th November - "Easier"
The computer giant Apple has removed all customer reviews from several of its online Apple stores.
Rock band Coldplay not touring to save environment
23rd November - "Harder"
Coldplay has announced it will not be going on tour to promote its latest album because of possible environmental damage.
Onion emergency in Bangladesh
21st November - "Easier"
Many people in Bangladesh are finding it difficult to buy onions
Online shopping addiction is a mental illness
19th November - "Harder"
The allure of shopping at home for bargains and treats can turn into an addiction.
Scientists warn insect apocalypse is coming
17th November - "Easier"
Scientists say a major threat to humans is the falling numbers of insects and the extinction of many species.
Bolivian senator declares herself acting president
15th November - "Harder"
Bolivia has a new leader. She is opposition senator Jeanine Áñez.
Airlines create extra CO2 by 'fuel-tankering'
13th November - "Easier"
Many airlines use "fuel-tankering" to save money but it is very bad for the environment.
Saudi Aramco IPO starts November 17
11th November - "Harder"
Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest oil producer, will float its shares on the Saudi Stock Exchange.
Typhoon-damaged bullet trains scrapped in Japan
9th November - "Easier"
Ten of Japan's famous bullet trains will be scrapped after getting caught in floods.
A 4-day work week in Japan increased productivity
7th November - "Harder"
The technology company Microsoft has said it successfully trialed a four-day working week in Japan
United Nations warns world to quit 'coal addiction'
5th November - "Easier"
The United Nations Secretary-General has told world leaders to end their addiction to coal.
Chefs angry at New York foie gras ban
3rd November - "Harder"
Many top chefs in New York City are up in arms over a proposed ban on foie gras.
Modern humans came from Botswana
1st November - "Easier"
A new study claims that the origin of modern humans is in Botswana.
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